Bill Dunlap
Born: 5/1/1909 in Palmer, MA, USA
Died: 11/29/1980 in Reading, PA, USA
MLB Debut: 1929-09-02 | Final Game: 1930-09-12
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 170 lbs
Full name: William James Dunlap
Biography
Bill Dunlap, born in 1909, was a professional baseball player whose career spanned from 1929 to September 2, 1930. Primarily serving as a position player, Dunlap made his mark in the early days of Major League Baseball, a time when the sport was evolving and gaining popularity in America. He played a total of 26 games, where he showcased his skills with a batting average of .241. During his brief career, he recorded 14 hits, including one home run, and drove in four runs.
Dunlap's contributions to his teams, although not extensive in terms of statistics, reflected the competitive spirit of the era. The late 1920s and early 1930s were characterized by the transition from the deadball era to a more offense-driven approach to the game, and players like Dunlap played a role in this evolution, even as they navigated a challenging landscape filled with emerging talent. His career, though short-lived, remains a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history, reminding fans of the diverse range of players who contributed to the game during its formative years.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | 58 | 9 | 14 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 10 | 0.241 | 0.290 | 0.345 | 0.635 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1929 | BSN | NL | 10 | 29 | 6 | 12 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 0.414 | 0.0 |
| 1930 | BSN | NL | 16 | 29 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0.069 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OF | 16 | 0 | 31 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1929 | BSN | OF | 9 | 0 | 16 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 1930 | BSN | OF | 7 | 0 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Left Field | 8 |
| Center Field | 2 |
| Right Field | 6 |